Wood species / Trade name:

Pimenta, Pepper Burl

Names:

• German: Pimenta

Botanical name:

Pimenta officinalis

Character / Color:

Pimenta often has a rich rusty, reddish-brown colour with stripes in olive and grey, which resemble the aged beech very much in their overall appearance. The veneer can produce very dramatic images when jointing using techniques such as book match or diamond match. Availability is limited and the size is usually medium to small compared to other burls.

Main occurence:

South America

Usage:

Interior woodwork, Furniture, Musical instruments, Doors

Availability

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